Abstract: This invention relates to intermediates, and processes thereto, for the preparation of tetrahydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidines which are useful for the treatment of susceptable neoplasms. The intermediates have the following formula II; ##STR1## wherein the R, R.sup.1 and A groups are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: A represents arylalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; X is nitrogen or CH; and R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represent organic or inorganic substituents;and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; useful for treating disorders of the central nervous system.

Abstract: Dioxobutanoic acids substituted with piperidine or similar N-substituted saturated cycloalkyls are found to inhibit the cap-dependent endonuclease of influenza virus. These compounds are useful in the prevention or treatment of infection by influenza virus and the treatment of influenza, either as compound, pharmaceutically acceptable salts,. pharmaceutical composition ingredients, whether or not in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of treating influenza and methods of preventing or treating infection by influenza virus are also described.

Abstract: Thiophene compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compound and additives for pharmaceuticals, and antipsychotics containing said compound as an active ingredient.The compound of the present invention has pharmacological actions required of antipsychotic, such as motility suppressing action, anti-apomorphine action, mothamphetamine antagonistic action, tetrabenazine-induced blepharoptosis enhancing action, and the like. The compound of the present invention is useful as an antipsychotic having less extrapyramidal side-effects or a non-benzodiazepine type antianxiety agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula: ##STR1## in which A is selected from pyrrolidino, piperidino, morpholino, 1-imidazolyl, hexamethylenimino and 1-piperazinyl groups, these groups being unsubstituted or it being possible for them to contain 1 or 2 substituents selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl and C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 hydroxyalkyl groups, and the addition salts of these compounds with pharmaceutically acceptable acids.These compounds are usable in therapy as peripheral vasodilators.

Abstract: The invention relates to aromatic amino derivatives of formula ##STR1## wherein, R, T, Z, Ar', T', Z' are defined in the specification and their enantiomers, processes for their production and their use for the treatment of substance p- and neurokinin-dependent pathology.

Abstract: Pyridine and pyridine N-oxide derivatives of diaryl methyl piperidines or piperazines and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed, which possess anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory activity. Pharmaceutical compositions containing and methods of using the compounds are also described.

Abstract: Synthetic intermediates of 1-arylethyl-3-substituted piperidines.

Abstract: A class of compounds having the structural formula ##STR1## in which R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl; N, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 form a monocyclic or bicyclic nitrogen heterocycle which is at least partially saturated and which may contain oxygen or sulfur or be substituted with lower alkyl; and physiologically acceptable salts thereof is disclosed.A process for forming the thiophene substituted cycloamines of the subject invention is described. A composition comprising the compound of the subject invention and a suitable carrier therefor is taught.A method of controlling phytopathogenetic fungi is disclosed. In this method a fungicidally effective amount of the compound of the present invention is applied to the locus to be protected.

Abstract: Methods of treating an immune disease, cell proliferation, restenosis and vascular smooth muscle cells using the pharmaceutical compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.2 is phenyl, naphthyl or heteroaryl selected from thienyl, pyridyl, benzothienyl, quinolinyl, benzofuranyl or benzimidazolyl, said phenyl, naphthyl and heteroaryl groups being optionally substituted, or R.sup.2 is furanyl optionally substituted with C.sub.1-4 alkyl; and salts thereof.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a substituted acetic acid of the Formula (2): ##STR1## wherein --X--Z is an optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic optionally substituted amino radical; by reacting a compound of the Formula (7):Z--Y--H Formula 7with glyoxylic acid. The compounds of Formula (2) are useful as intermediates in the preparation of polycyclic dyes.

Abstract: The invention provides crystalline Tiagabine hydrochloride monohydrate, process for its preparation, compositions containing the same and its therapeutic use as anti-epileptic agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 3-amino-piperidine derivatives and related nitrogen containing heterocyclic compounds, and specifically, to compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, Y and m are as defined below. These novel compounds are useful in the treatment of inflammatory and central nervous system disorders, as well as other disorders. The invention also relates to novel intermediates used in the synthesis of compounds of the formula I.

Abstract: Aromatic amine derivatives of the general formula (I) ##STR1## or salts of the derivatives with mineral or organic acids are useful as neurokinin receptor antagonists.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of tertiary carbinamines by double addition of organolanthanide reagents, especially organocerium reagents, to nitriles. It further relates to the preparation of such amines by the addition of organolanthanide reagents to imines.

Abstract: Novel compounds according to formula I ##STR1## are disclosed, as well as processes for their production and methods for their use.These compounds are useful as light stabilizers for polymeric materials, particularly in acid catalyzed stoving finishes such as those encountered in the top coat of two layer metallic finishes.

Abstract: The invention relates to intermediates in the production of dialkylenepiperidino compounds and their enantiomers and their use for the treatment of substance p- and neurokinin-dependent pathology.

Abstract: Musacarinic receptor antagonists, particularly useful in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, where m is 1 or 2; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or together represent --(CH.sub.2).sub.p -- where p is an integer of from 2 to 5; R.sup.3 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; wherein Z is a direct link; --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 O-- or --CH.sub.2 S--; and R.sup.4 is a group of formulae (II), (III), (IV) or Het, where R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are each independently H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n OH, halo, trifluoromethyl, cyano, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n NR.sup.7 R.sup.8, --CO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --OCO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --CH(OH)(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --C(OH)(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl).sub.2, --SO.sub.2 NH.sub.2 , (CH.sub.2).sub.n CONR.sup.7 R.sup.8 or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n COO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl); R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are each independently H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel carbonic anhyrase inhibitors represented by the structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are, for example, independently (a) hydrogen; or(b) OR.sub.4, wherein R.sub.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-7 alkyl; or(c) NR.sub.5 R.sub.6, wherein R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are independently hydrogen, or C.sub.1-7 alkyl, or C.sub.1-7 alkyl substituted with one or more halogen or OR.sub.4 ; or(d) --COR.sub.7, wherein R.sub.7 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-7 alkyl, or NR.sub.5 R.sub.6 ; or(e) --SR.sub.8, wherein R.sub.8 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-7 alkyl, or C.sub.1-7 alkyl substituted with one or more halogen, or OR.sub.4 ; or(f) C.sub.1-7 alkyl, or C.sub.1-7 alkyl substituted with one or more halogen, or OR.sub.4 or NR.sub.5 R.sub.6 ; or(g) R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are together(i) .dbd.O, or(ii) .dbd.NOR.sub.8 or(iii) .dbd.S;and R.sub.3 is(h) C.sub.1-7 alkyl or C.sub.1-7 substituted with one or more halogen, OR.sub.4 or NR.sub.5 R.sub.6.

Abstract: A series of non-peptide derivatives of the formula ##STR1## that are antagonists of the fibrinogen IIb/IIIa receptor and thus are platelet anti-aggregation compounds useful in the prevention and treatment of diseases caused by thrombus formation.

Abstract: The invention is related to compounds, being useful in treating psychosis, of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is lower-alkyl, or phenyl-lower-alkyl;R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different lower-alkyl;n is zero or one;R.sup.5 is hydrogen, lower-alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -monocyclic cycloalkyl, lower-alkoxy, phenyl, phenyl-lower-alkyl, phenyl-lower-alkyl in which the phenyl ring is substituted in the 2, 3, or 4-position by one to two, the same or different, halogen substituents, or R.sup.5 is a 5-membered aromatic monocyclic heterocycle selected from the group consisting of thienyl, furanyl and isoxazolyl;R.sup.6 is hydrogen or lower-alkyl; or when n is zero, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 together are --(CH.sub.2).sub.m -- wherein m is an integer from four to six; with the proviso that when R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are methyl, n is zero and R.sup.6 is hydrogen or methyl, R.sup.5 cannot be hydrogen; further provided that when n is zero, R.sup.

Abstract: The invention is related to compounds, being useful in treating psychosis, of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is hydrogen, lower-alkyl, phenyl-lower-alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -monocyclic cycloalkyl-lower-alkyl, or hydroxy-C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -monocycliccycloalkyl-lower-alkyl;R.sup.2 is lower-alkyl;R.sup.3 is hydrogen or lower-alkyl;R.sup.4 is lower-alkyl;n is an integer from zero to three; andR.sup.5 is hydroxy, lower-alkoxy, lower-alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -monocyclic cycloalkyl, phenyl, or a 5-membered heterocycle selected from furanyl, thienyl and isoxazolyl;with the proviso that when n is zero, R.sup.5 is other than hydroxy or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid-addition salt thereof.

Abstract: Fibrinogen receptor antagonists of the formula: ##STR1## are disclosed for use in inhibiting the binding of fibrinogen to blood platelets and for inhibiting the aggregation of blood platelets.

Abstract: Compounds having the structural formula ##STR1## wherein X is HONH or HO and especially wherein the carbon atom bearing CH.sub.2 R.sup.1 has the R-configuration, the carbon atom bearing CH.sub.2 R.sup.2 has the S-configuration, R.sup.1 is isopropyl, R.sup.2 is 3-indolyl, m is 2, n is 0, p is 2 and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 taken alone are each methyl or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 taken together with N are morpholino and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts or solvates or acid addition salts-solvates thereof, which are matrix-metalloprotease inhibitors useful in treatment of disease in which matrix-metalloprotease promoted connective tissue remodelling is a causative factor, for example, rheumatoid arthritis and cancer, and a method of preparation and method of use thereof and methods of preparation of intermediates therefor are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to (amidomethyl)nitrogen heterocyclic and pyrrolidine compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods of using such compounds and processes for making such compounds.

Abstract: A taxane derivative of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 are independently selected from the group comprising phenyl, naphthalene, C.sub.6 H.sub.5 CHCH--, and ##STR2## provided, however, R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 are not both phenyl;Q is CH.sub.3 --, (CH.sub.3).sub.3 C--, CH.sub.3 O--, Cl, Br, F, NO.sub.2, ##STR3## Z is --OT.sub.1, T.sub.1 is hydrogen, hydroxyl protecting group, or --COT.sub.2,T.sub.2 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkynyl or monocylic aryl,Ac is acetyl, andE.sub.1 and E.sub.2 are independently selected from hydrogen and functional groups which increase the water solubility of the taxane derivative are useful as antitumor agents.

Abstract: A taxane derivative of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is phenyl or substituted phenyl,R.sub.3 is CH.sub.3 O--, or CH.sub.3 CH.sub.2 O--,Z is --OT.sub.1,T.sub.1 is hydrogen, hydroxyl protecting group, or --COT.sub.2.T.sub.2 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkynyl or monocylic aryl,Ac is acetyl, andE.sub.1 and E.sub.2 are independently selected from hydrogen and functional groups which increase the water solubility of the taxane derivative are useful as antitumor agents.

Abstract: A series of novel 1-(phenethyl) and 1-(2-heteroarylethyl)-3-substituted piperidine derivatives have been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and various novel key intermediates therefor. The 3-substituent present in these compounds is an unsubstituted or substituted diphenylmethoxy group or a diphenylmethoxy-derived group, while the 1-substituent is unsubstituted or substituted phenethyl or 1-(2-heteroarylethyl) wherein the heteroaryl moiety is thienyl, pyridyl or pyrazinyl. These compounds in the form of both their racemates and 3R-isomers, are useful in therapy as smooth muscle muscarinic receptor antagonists and therefore, are of value in the treatment diseases associated with altered motility and/or smooth muscle tone.

Abstract: An ethylamine derivative of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A represents a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom;B represents a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl or aryl group;C represents hydrogen, alkyl, aralkyl, or aryl, each of which may optionally be substituted orC may optionally be bonded to A to form an alkylene bridge which is optionally substituted,Q represents a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, said group optionally being substituted by hetero atom(s) or substituent(s) optionally containing hetero atom(s); andX represents an alkylene bridge having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms and is optionally substituted with groups which include hetero atoms with the non-hetero atom substituents optionally containing hetero atoms.

Abstract: A taxane derivative of the formula ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## Z is --OT.sub.1, T.sub.1 is hydrogen, hydroxyl protecting group, or --COT.sub.2,T.sub.2 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkynyl or monocylic aryl,R.sub.3 is benzoyl, substituted benzoyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl,Ac is acetyl, andE.sub.1 and E.sub.2 are independently selected from hydrogen and functional groups which increase the water solubility of the taxane derivative are useful as antitumor agents.

Abstract: Oxazolyl derivatives of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein --A.sup.1 .dbd.A.sup.2 --A.sup.3 .dbd.A.sup.4 -- represents a bivalent radical having the formula--CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH-- (a-1),--N.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH-- (a-2),--CH.dbd.N--CH.dbd.CH-- (a-3),--CH.dbd.CH--N.dbd.CH-- (a-4),--CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.N-- (a-5),--N.dbd.CH--N.dbd.CH-- (a-6) or--CH.dbd.N--CH.dbd.N-- (a-7);R represents hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl; R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or hydroxy-C.sub.1-6 alkyl; m represents 1 or 2; D represents C.sub.1-4 alkanediyl; B represents NR.sup.2, CH.sub.2, O, S, SO or SO.sub.2 wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl; n represents 0, 1 or 2; L represents hydrogen; C.sub.1-12 alkyl; C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl; C.sub.3-6 alkenyl optionally substituted with aryl; C.sub.1-6 alkylcarbonyl; C.sub.1-6 alkyloxycarbonyl; arylcarbonyl; arylC.sub.1-6 alkyloxycarbonyl; or a radical of formula --Alk--R.sup.3 (b-1); --Alk--Y--R.sup.4 (b-2); --Alk--Z.sup.1 --C(.dbd.X)--Z.sup.2 --R.sup.5 (b-3); or --CH.sub.2 --CHOH--CH.

Abstract: Provided is a method of treating inflammatory bowel disease in mammals utilizing certain benzyl-substituted rhodanine derivatives. Also provided are novel benzyl-substituted rhodanine derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, as well as a novel process for selectively isolating in substantially pure enantiomeric form the enantiomers of certain racemic benzyl-substituted rhodanine derivatives.

Abstract: Novel N-substituted azaheterocyclic carboxylic acids and esters thereof in which a substituted alkyl chain forms part of the N-substituent, the compounds thus having the general formula I ##STR1## wherein Y is ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently are C.sub.3-8 cycloalkyl phenyl or thienyl all of which may be optionally substituted with halogen, trifluoromethyl, C.sub.1-16 alkyl or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy;s is 1, 2 or 3;x is --CH.sub.2 --, --O-- or ##STR3## -wherein R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 -alkyl; r is 2, 3 or 4; R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 each represents hydrogen or may together represent a bond and R.sup.6 is OH or C.sub.1-8 -alkoxy; and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts are potent inhibitors of GABA uptake from the synaptic cleft.

Abstract: The invention provides piperidine derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## or an acid-addition salt or metal salt complex thereof, in which R represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl, aryl, arylcarbonyl, heterocyclyl or heterocyclyloxy group; R.sup.1 represents an optionally substituted alkyl, phenyl, benzyl or cycloalkyl group; R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl group; one of W and X represents --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -- or --O--, the other of W and X being --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 or X represents a single chemical bond; m is 0 or 1 and n represents an integer from 0 to 3; processes for their preparation; compositions containing such compounds and their use as fungicides.

Abstract: A method is provided herein for controlling insects which are harmful to agriculture and forestry and which are also harmful both to humans and to domestic animals. The method involves the steps of applying to a locus infested with such insects, a composition comprising a carrier and a biocidal-amount of a specifically-recited phototoxic, naturally-occurring thiophene, acetylene, or a synthetic, structurally-related derivative, analogue or acetylenic compound. Then, that composition, while at that locus, is subjected to UV radiation in the range about 300 nm to about 400 nm, for a sufficient time to impart, to such phototoxic naturally-occurring thiophene, acetylene, or synthetic, structurally-related derivative, analogue or acetylenic compound the desired insect control activity. Certain of these phototoxic naturally-occurring thiophenes, or acetylenes or synthetic, structurally-related compounds are also novel and provide novel insect control compositions.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of thiophene derivatives and also new dihydrothiophene 1-oxides.Thiophene derivatives having an--optionally substituted--amino group on the thiophene ring are prepared by dehydrogenating dihydrothiophenes, substituted in a manner identical to that of the desired thiophene derivatives, by means of H.sub.2 O.sub.2, the dihydrothiophenes being reacted with H.sub.2 O.sub.2 in a first reaction stage in a neutral medium to give the corresponding sulfoxides, which are then rearranged into the thiophene derivatives by means of acid in the second reaction stage.The dihydrothiophene 1-oxides formed as intermediates in this reaction are new compounds. Like the thiophene derivatives formed from them by rearrangement with acid, they are intermediates, mainly in the sector of plant protection agents and pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The invention relates to new propenone oxime ethers, a method of preparing them and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.Said new propenone oxime ethers have the formula ##STR1## in which--Ar and Ar' each independentlyl denotes a phenyl group non-substituted, mono or polysubstituted, a 9-anthryl group or a naphthyl group, a pyridyl, thienyl or furyl group;R.sub.1 R.sub.2 each independently denotes hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group or together with the N-atom to which they are bonded a 1-pyrrolidinyl, piperidino, morpholino or 1-piperazinyl group;M=H, Cl, Br or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl groupn=2 or 3.The invention also deals with the salts of compounds of formula (I). Said compounds have good activity in the anti platelet-clotting tests and are also antagonists of the 5HT.sub.2 receptors.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for preparing a 4-alkoxyalkyl-4-phenylaminopiperidine compound which comprises the steps of (a) reacting an N-substituted-4-piperidone compound with an aniline compound to form a Schiff base compound, (b) reacting the Schiff base compound with an anionic reagent having an anion stabilizing group to form an amine compound, and (c) reducing the amine compound in step (b) with a reducing agent to displace the anion stabilizing group.The anionic reagent in step (b) above has the general formula:X--CYM--Zwherein X is an anion stabilizing group, Y is hydrogen or lower-alkyl, Z is lower-alkoxy or phenylmethoxy, M is an alkali or alkaline earth metal, and C is a carbon atom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of diseases caused by invading organisms in a host by first identifying an enzymatic difference between the host and the invading organism and then administering to the host a pharmaceutically effective amount of a subversive substrate for the differing enzyme of the invading organism, whereby the action of the differing enzyme causes a result counter to the intended result and function of the enzyme that results in its debilitation or death. In particular, treatment of parasitic diseases caused by kinetoplastids including trypanosomes and leishmanias, e.g., African sleeping sickness, Chagas' disease, oriental sore and kala-azar is accomplished by administration of a pharmaceutically effective antiparasitic amount of a competitive toxigenic substrate for trypanothione reductase. Methods of treatment and compositions therefor contain a competitive toxigenic substrate for trypanothione reductase. Numerous compounds and corresponding compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: Antiviral O-acylated derivatives of 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-glucitol are disclosed that contain an N-alkyl or N-aroyl radical in which from one to four of the free hydroxyl groups are O-acylated with carboxylic alkanoyl radicals selected from the group consisting of .omega.,.omega.,.omega.-trifluoro alkanoyl having from three to eight carbon atoms, carboxylic cycloalkanoyl groups having from four to eight carbon atoms and carboxylic acyclic alkanoyl groups having from two to ten carbon atoms, wherein the N-aroyl radical is selected from the group consisting of p-decylbenzoyl, 3-(p-chlorophenoxy)propanoyl, 2-(acetyloxy)benzoyl, [1,1'-biphenyl]-4-ylcarbonyl, 2-thiopheneacetyl, trans-3-furanacryloyl, 3-methoxyphenylacetyl and 3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl, and wherein the N-alkyl contains from one to fourteen carbon atoms, provided that when N-alkyl contains from one to five carbon atoms the O-acylated groups are .omega.,.omega.,.omega.-trifluoro alkanoyl or carboxylic cycloalkanoyl.

Abstract: Certain hexane and heptane amines including geometric and stereoisomers, agricultural compositions containing them and their use as fungicides.

Abstract: This invention relates to amine derivatives and salts thereof. These compounds have an anti-ulcer activity which is effective to human beings and animals. This disclosure relates to such compound, a process for the preparation thereof and an anti-ulcer agent containing the same.

Abstract: Novel pyridazinamines having antirhinoviral activity, compositions containing these compounds as active ingredient, and a method of inhibiting combating or preventing the growth of viruses in warm-blooded animals suffering from diseases caused by these viruses.

Abstract: This application relates to a process for preparing a N-t-alkyl-1,2-diacylhydrazine by reacting a 1,3,4-oxadiazole with a tertiary alkyl cation precursor in the presence of a strong acid catalyst. Preferably, the 1,3,4-oxadiazole is a 2,5-disubstituted-1,3,4-oxadiazole and more preferably a 2,5-diaryl-1,3,4-oxadiazole. The strong acid catalyst is preferably a sulfur containing acid and more preferably sulfuric acid.

Abstract: Substituted N-benzylpiperidine amides, which have activity as Class III antiarrhythmic agents, acting by prolonging cardiac action potential repolarization. The invention further provides for compositions incorporating the compunds and methods of their use, as well as providing for pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds.

Abstract: A method of controlling plant growth is provided comprising applying to the plants or to a habitat thereof a herbicidally effective amount of a compound having the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of carboxy, cyano, ester ##STR2## or amido ##STR3## wherein R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of a straight-chained alkyl group or a branched-chain alkyl group, of about 1 to 8 carbon atoms,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl of about 1 to 8 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of about 5 to 6 carbon atoms, and heterocyclyl of about 5 to 6 carbon and hetero atoms, or,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 taken together with the nitrogen atoms to which they are attached form a heterocyclyl group having 5 to 6 carbon and hetero atoms. Also, novel compounds having the above structure are provided.

Abstract: Novel arylcycloalkanepolyalkylamines useful as anti-psychotic, anti-ischemia, anti-stroke, anti-dementia and anti-convulsant agents. These arylcycloalkanepolyalkylamines are selective high-affinity ligands to the sigma binding-sites containing three basic units: arylcycloalkyl group, an amine group and an intermediate chain. Their preparation and use for treatment of psychoses, ischemia, stroke, dementia and convulsions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel N-substituted azaheterocyclic carboxylic acids and esters thereof in which an ether group forms part of the N-substituent, the compounds thus having the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and each represents phenyl, 2-thienyl or 3-thienyl, 2-pyrrolyl or 3-pyrrolyl, substituted with one or more substituents selected among the following atoms or groups: hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy or cyano; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each represents hydrogen or together represent a bond; m is 1 or 2 and n is 1 when m is 1 and n is 0 when m is 2; R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each represents hydrogen or may--when m is 2--together represent a bond, and R.sup.7 is OH or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkoxy, p is 0 or 1 or 2, q is 0 or 1 or 2, R.sup.8 is H and C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, are potent inhibitors of GABA uptake from the synaptic cleft.

Abstract: This invention pertains to novel substituted N/aryl-N-[4-(1-heterocyclicalkyl)piperidinyl]amides useful as analgesics, and methods of administering analgesia, which comprises the systemic administration to mammals of such compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, wherein the novel compounds have the general formula: ##STR1## including optically active isomeric forms, and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are defined in the disclosure.